Allen Wyma talks with Kyle Machulis, lead developer on Buttplug. Buttplug is an open-source standards and software project for controlling intimate hardware such as sex toys.

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Timestamps

• 0:58 - Kyle’s Introduction
• 3:17 - What got Kyle into sex tech and why start Buttplug
• 9:08 - How does Buttplug operate and what functions does it provide?
• 11:45 - How did Rust come into their project?
• 19:48 - How was their experience with the Rust community?
• 28:05 - What protocols does Buttplug use and develop?
• 33:33 - Buttplug’s capabilities, limitations, and safety protocols
• 44:23 - Why the name “Buttplug”?
• 51:53 - Buttplug’s push for not just entertainment but also health and wellness purposes
• 56:07 - How people can help contribute to pushing Buttplug’s project
• 59:45 - Kyle’s parting thoughts

Other Resources

• Buttplug’s Twitter
• Buttplug’s Github

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma